The Incredible Poke-Odyssey chapter 5 Zubattalion Cameron and his friends had finally reached the foot of Mt. Moon thanks to Officer Jenny and her van. "I can't believe I'm actually looking at the famous Mt. Moon", smiled Cameron, "It seems so big compared to the one in my Gameboy." "Are you sure what you need is located here?" asked Jenny. "Yes it is", said Misty, "Six years ago, we saw the famous Moonstone explode into a hundred pieces. They're now being watched by the Clefaries and Clefables." "Do you think they'll let us borrow two of them?" asked Stella. "Our old friend Seymour Scientist also lives here", said Brock, "The Clefairies and Clefables like Seymour a lot. I'm sure he can convince them to give us two little pieces of Moonstone." "I remember Seymour", smiled Cameron thinking about that funny guy with glasses and a lab coat who always broke out into happy poems at certain times. Suddenly the van stopped and Jenny couldn't seem to drive any further. "Jenny, what's wrong with your van?" asked Misty. "The road to Mt. Moon is too steep and rocky for my van", said Jenny, "We'll all have to go on foot to the entrance." Everyone got out of the van while Jenny pushed a button on the side of the rearview mirror. To everyone's surprise, the van suddenly sprouted vines that covered the entire van from sunroof to tires making it look like a huge bush. "Just a little something to keep Team Rocket off our trail", smiled Jenny. "For a minute I thought that van had one too many car washes", said Cameron. * * * * * * The group walked for an hour up the steep mountain until they finally came up to the entrance of Mt. Moon. "At last, we finally made it", said a tired Jenny. "Thank goodness", moaned Misty as she took off her shoe. "I think I have a pebble in my shoe." "I once found a Geodude in my shoe", said Brock, "Don't ask!" "Well, shall we all enter?" asked Stella. The group was about to enter the cave until they heard a funny voice screaming. Out ran a guy with glasses and a lab coat carrying a Clefairy in his arms being chased by a flock of angry Zubats. He accidentally ran into Cameron knocking him on the ground. Then the Zubats flew right back into the cave feeling very proud. "Seymour Scientist?" asked Misty and Brock looking at their old friend who was scrounging around on the ground looking for his glasses. Cameron was doing the same exact thing. "Clefairy!" said the little pink fairy like Pokemon as it found both of their glasses and returned them to their rightful owners. Sort of. "AUUUGH!" my glasses are damaged!" cried Seymour as he ran around in circles. "Uh, I think we may have each other's glasses", said Cameron as he took off Seymour's pair and handed them back to him. "Oh thank you nice kid!" smiled Seymour as he put on his right glasses and handed the other ones back to Cameron and then went into poem mode. "I was pursued by Zubats in the darkness of the cave. They have teeth like daggers, there was no way I could be brave. When I thought I was free, everything just went blurry. I couldn't see. I couldn't see. I went in a crazy furry. But thanks to my Clefairy and this helpful young boy. I've gotten my sight back. Oh for joy, FOR JOY!!!" "Yep, he's the same old Seymour", sighed Misty as everyone looked funny at the now happy man spreading his arms out in happiness. * * * * * * At the bottom of Mt. Moon, James, Meowth, and Reiko were following the tire tracks hoping it would lead them to the rebels but instead they came across a huge bush. "It's just what we need", grumbled Meowth, "A huge convention of leaves and twiggies blocking our way!" "How could they possibly drive through that huge bush without destroying it?" wondered Reiko. "Maybe they're driving a ghost van", thought James. But then he got bopped on the head by Reiko's mallet again. "Unintelligent ideas really disturbs the ninjas train of thought!" scowled Reiko. "Well I'm glad we found this bush cause this cat's gotta take a whiz!" said Meowth as he was about to undo the zipper on the bottom of his fur while James and Reiko watched curiously. "Hey, do you mind?!" shouted Meowth as he quickly turned around. "Sorry", said James blushing. "My apologies Meowth-san", said Reiko. Meowth was about to tinkle until he noticed something tucked underneath the bush. It was a license plate that read, JENNY15. "Hey guys, come look at this", said Meowth. "Oooooh!" smiled James, "Are you gonna show it to us after all?" "No you sicko!" shouted Meowth as he slashed James's face and then slashed away some of the vines. "Feast your eyes on this!" he said as he showed them Jenny's van. "Like the Magmar that blends into the fire so it can't be detected", said Reiko, "Those fools thought they could blend in with Mother Nature's handiwork." She then took out her katana and punctured holes in all four tires. "They must've gone up that mountain!" said James, "We've gotta get after them." "Like the Nidoking that enjoys moonlight evenings with the Nidoqueen, I agree with you James-san", said Reiko as she lead the way up the mountain. "What's with the metaphors all the time?" asked Meowth, "Don't you ever get sick of metaphors?" "Like the tiny little word that's hidden in the second half of the English alphabet, NO!" shouted Reiko in a loud threatening voice knocking Meowth back down the mountain. "Even her voice is a weapon", thought James. * * * * * * Our heroes were all sitting around the entrance of the cave listening to the Zubats singing their screechy songs from inside. Brock just pulled out some of his Pokemon food while they watched Seymour's Clefairy along with Seymour himself chowing down on the food that looks only good to Pokemon. "Thanks Brock", smiled Seymour, "I really missed your brand of Pokemon food" "I'm glad that you're the first and only human that likes my Pokemon food", smiled Brock. "What a weird man", whispered Stella. "I don't know", whispered Jenny, "I like enchiladas stuffed with wild cherries myself." "That's my favorite too!" said Seymour. "Wow!" smiled Jenny, "I was always considered the outcast Jenny for my unusual tastes in foods. Thanks Seymour for brightening my day!" "Uh, your welcome Officer Jenny", said Seymour blushing. "So Cameron", said Seymour looking at the boy who was feeding his Sandshrew, "You're really a kid from another universe? Why that's amazing. How long have you been here?" "So far this is my fifth day here", said Cameron, "My dad must be going mental by now wondering if I'll ever come back!" "Maybe not", said Seymour, "We scientists have this theory that when someone gets pulled into another universe, time in their universe stands still from them. So when you do return, it'll be like you've never left. Which means your father won't even know you've left your room even if you're stuck here for 100 years." "A hundred years?!!" gasped Cameron, "Even though I think your world is cool, I don't really want stay here that long! But thanks for your theory. Now I feel a little relaxed." "Don't worry Cameorn", said Misty, "Once we get a couple of Moonstones, we'll be able to bring Ash back and send you back home as well if Seymour will let us use some of them." "Me and my Clefairy would be happy to give you as many as you want!" smiled Seymour. "Clefairy", agreed Clefairy. "That is if we could get to them", said Seymour sadly. "What do you mean?" asked Brock. "It's those Zubats!" said Seymour, "Many years ago, Clefairy and I went to the nearest town below to pick up some supplies. When we tried to enter the cave to rejoin our Clefairy and Clefable family, a raging flock of Zubats charged us out of there. For years we've tried many strategies to get back in, but those Zubats always manage to get the best of us. Today we tried to bribe them with a video collection of Batman Beyond, but that didn't work. The Zubats just shredded them up like noodles and then chased us out again. That's when we bumped into all of you." "Can't you figure out why they're all so angry?" asked Misty. "No I can't", said Seymour, "They used to be so friendly, but now they won't let anyone in." "Maybe someone who can speak their language can help us", said Brock as he released his Golbat. "Golbat", said Brock, "I need you to talk to the Zubats and find out why they won't let Seymour or anyone else into their cave." "Bat!" replied the Golbat as it flew into the cave and was greeted by all the Zubats. "Zubat, bat, bat, bat, Zubat!" "Golbat, bat, bat, Gol" said the group of bats enjoying a delightful conversation while hanging upside-down from the cave. A few minutes later, Golbat flew back to Brock and started explaining the situation to him. "Golbat, bat, bat, bat," said Golbat. "Hmmm, I see", said Brock. "He can speak Golbat?" asked Cameron. "Brock's a Pokemon breeder", said Misty, "Pokemon breeders need to understand the languages of all their Pokemon." "What did Golbat say?" asked Stella. "Golbat says that all the Zubats made a pact never to trust or let another human into their cave again", said Brock. "But why?" asked Seymour, "We all used to be such good friends." "Many years ago, a horde of humans in black suits with a human letter on their chests stormed their cave causing trouble for them and all the other Pokemon that lived in there", explained Brock. "Humans in black suits with human letters?" said Jenny, "That sounds like the Rs of Team Rocket to me." "Seymour, you didn't see any Rockets sneaking around Mt. Moon back then did you?" asked Misty. "No", said Seymour, "Clefairy and I must've been in town the day those awful Rockets invaded. I hope all the Clefairies and Clefables are okay." "Clefairy!" replied the Clefairy concerned. "Well the good news is that Golbat has convinced the Zubats to give us safe passage through the cave", said Brock, "Just as long as we behave ourselves." "Well then let's get going", smiled Seymour as he picked up his Clefairy while they were dancing and singing with glee. "We've got a family reunion waiting for us!" "Let's hope Big Auntie Clefable doesn't wanna hug and kiss him to death", laughed Misty. The group entered the cave that was pretty huge. Cameron looked up at all the Zubats that were hanging upside-down from the stalactites looking pretty unfriendly. "Boy would I like to catch one of those", whispered Cameron. "Not so loud", grumbled Misty, "Do you want them to go into a rage again?!" "Sorry" said Cameron blushing. Golbat was flying around the cave with a huge smile on its oversized mouth. "Your Golbat seems to feel right at home here", said Stella. "That's because this was once its home", smiled Brock, "Its come a long way from being just another Zubat. Its been a real treasure to me." One Zubat heard what Brock had said and started to do some thinking. "Here it is everybody", said Seymour, "This is wear all the Clefairies and Clefables live along with every single piece of the Moonstone." When they all entered, they discovered that the place was even larger than the cave they just walked through. Mainly because it was completely empty. "What happened to all the Clefairies and Clefables?" asked Misty. "I don't know", said Seymour surprised, "Not only are they gone. So are all the Moonstones! The spot where they kept and worshiped them is empty. What happened?!" "Do you think they all moved to another place in the mountain?" asked Cameron. "Maybe you're right", said Seymour. Just then, they heard a soft cry. Clefairy quickly bounced over to a nearby rock and found what it was. It was a larger version of a Clefairy, a Clefable. Cameron took out his Pokedex. "CLEFABLE, the evolved form of Clefairy", said Dexeena, "A timid fairy Pokemon that is rarely seen, the Clefable runs and hides the moment it senses people." "Clefairy, fairy, fair", said Clefairy trying to calm the nervous Clefable down. Clefable looked at the all the strange human faces and started to shake. But when it saw Seymour, it smiled and tackled him onto the ground happy to see its old friend again. "It's good to see you too", smiled Seymour, "Have you been living here all by yourself these past years? Where are all your brothers and sisters?" "Clefable!" cried Clefable as it started to shake around wiggling its fingers. An image started to appear in front of everyone. It showed about 50 Clefairies and Clefables dancing around the cave, laughing and singing and praying to their great collection of Moonstones. Then a horde of Rockets barged into the cave surprising all the cute little Pokemon. The Rockets suddenly made their way for Jessie, James, and Meowth who made their unforgettable speech along with the other Rockets. "Hello all you cute little puffs of pink", smiled Jessie evily. "We were all just passing by and we wanted to check out your beautiful collection of Moonstones along the way." "Yes, they certainly are beautiful", said James looking at the stones through a spyglass. Then everyone in the cave started laughing at James. "What?" he asked as he took out a mirror and found out he had a black ring on his right eye. "Meowth!!!" said James annoyed. "Just adding a little humor for these puffballs on their darkest hour", laughed Meowth. "Well anyway", continued Jessie who had now calmed down, "We like these Moonstones so much, that we each want to take one with us as a souvenir." "And we've got over 100 Rockets here with us", said James, "I hope there'll be enough leftover for all of you little cuties." The Clefairies and Clefables started to get angry as they all piled around the Moonstones ready to defend them. "Aw, it looks like the little puffballs don't wanna share", said Meowth. "Maybe we should respect their wishes and let them keep their precious stones", said Jessie, "Let's just take them all with us along with the stones! Right everyone?!" "Right!" shouted the Rockets. Some of them took out their Pokeballs and released a pack of Drowzees and Hypnos. They quickly used their hypnosis powers to put all the Clefairies and Clefables to sleep until they looked like a huge pile of pink pillows. "Gather them all up my loyal Rockets", said Jessie, "They'll be an excellent addition to our future kingdom!" All of the Rockets stuffed the Clefairies and Clefables into huge nets while Jessie, James, and Meowth put all the Moonstones in a huge bag. One Clefable was hiding behind a rock this whole time watching sadly as those evil humans took away everything it held dear. Then the image stopped and the Clefable fell to the ground all sad and tired. "This is terrible!" cried Seymour as he and Clefairy helped the poor Clefable up. "Those Rockets took away our entire family and I wasn't here to protect them!" "There was nothing you could do Seymour", said Misty, "We've all tried ourselves but that didn't stop them from taking over Pallet Town." "This means that Team Rocket must have all those poor Clefairies and Clefables hidden somewhere in Rocketville", said Brock, "Along with all the Moonstones!" "Does this mean we have to go back to Rocketville?" asked Stella. "I should say not!" said Jenny. "Team Rocket is still after us. If we head back in the other direction without a cavalry, they'll surely catch us and take us back with no hope of ever freeing my town." "We were hoping we could get a gym leader who has very powerful trainers and Pokemon to come and help us", said Cameron. "Well then Clefairy, Clefable, and I are coming with you!" said Seymour as he hugged his two Pokemon. "We'll travel through rain, mist, snow, and bogs. Until we find a way to defeat those Rocket dogs! Sticking together will be our master plan. And then we'll all be reunited with our Clefairy clan!" "Clefairy!" "Clefable!" shouted the two Pokemon giving each other a high five. "Oh great", sighed Misty, "It looks like Team Rocket's not the only one who's gonna give us corny poems!" Both Cameron and Jenny just giggled at Seymour's happy poetry. * * * * * * James, Meowth, and Reiko who had just stepped into the cave were all being chased by the angry Zubats. "You just had to play that CD of Vanilla Ice out loud, didn't you?!" asked Meowth angrily. "Hey, it's not my fault these Zubats don't have ears for classical music!" whined James. "You should not have turned on that CD player in the first place you fool!" shouted Reiko, "Those rebels could've heard us and we would've lost them!" "Let's concentrate on losing these mini-draculas!" shouted Meowth. And they did by running off a cliff and landing in a new part of the cave. Right at the feet of Cameron and friends. "Are you guys all right?" asked Cameron. "Yeah I'm fine", said James, "Thank's for asking. "Arigato", said Reiko. "Why are we thanking these chumps?!" shouted Meowth. "They're right in front of us. Let's get 'em!" "Not so fast!" shouted Jenny as she released her Growlithe. "You're all under arrest for taking over my town, kidnapping Pokemon, and stealing Moonstones from this nice guy!" Seymour started blushing from her compliment. "Oh yes", smiled James, "I do remember that marvelous day like it was yesterday. Now I get to live it again. For joy!" he said as he released his Weezing. "Weezing, knock them all out with your poison gas", commanded James. "Weezing!" moaned Weezing as it flew around the cave spraying green gas all over our heroes while they quickly covered their noses and mouths. "Golbat, leech life now!" commanded Brock. Golbat quickly sucked up all the poison, which was extremely delicious if you're a Zubat or Golbat. Then it bit Weezing on the head and started to suck it dry until it fell to the ground like a deflated balloon. "WEEZING!!!" cried James as he returned it to its Pokeball. "You'll pay for that! Go Victreebel!" shouted James as he released a huge man- eating plant. But instead of attacking our heroes, it tried to eat James's head. "Victreebel! Stop it!" whined James, "Why do you always persist on chomping my head?!" "Yeah!" grumbled Meowth, "There's definitely no chewy liquid center in there!" "It looks like the lowly intern will have to handle the situation as usual", sighed Reiko as she took out a Pokeball. "Go Tentacruel!" she shouted as she released a huge squid. "Now you will all feel the wrath of Tentacruel's cold clammy tendrils!" Everyone released a Pokemon ready to defend themselves from this multi- armed enemy. "Sandy, sand attack!" shouted Cameron. "Staryu, water gun!" shouted Misty. "Golbat, razor wind!" shouted Brock. "Tangela, vine whip!" shouted Stella "Growlithe, flamethrower!" shouted Jenny "Tentacruel, use your barrier technique", smiled Reiko. Tentacruel quickly raised its tendrils and a huge invisible wall formed around it and Team Rocket protecting them all from the coming attacks. "HA HA HA!" laughed Reiko, "Like that time traveling doctor from my favorite movie who used a bulletproof vest to protect himself from Libyan terrorists. Nothing can penetrate a Tentacruel barrier! But my pet can still attack all of you though! Tentacruel, give them your acid attack!" "Cruel!" replied Tentacruel as it shot powerful jets of acid at the good Pokemon causing them to run behind their masters' legs. "Shrew!" apologized Sandy. "Don't worry Sandy", said Cameron picking up his friend. "I don't expect you to keep fighting while under a poisonous attack like that." "You respect your Pokemon dearly boy!" smiled Reiko, "Too bad, that'll be the last time you'll ever hold each other. Tentacruel, grab all those rebels!" "Cruel!" replied Tentacruel as its tendrils went right through the barrier and was about to grab everyone. Just then all the Zubats flew into the cave and let out a huge screeching noise all at once. Everyone covered their ears in pain, even Team Rocket. The screeches even shattered the barrier that was protecting them. Then the Zubats used their supersonic powers to confuse Tentacruel causing it to dance around and to grab all three rockets shaking them up and down. "Tentacruel, what are you doing?!" shouted Reiko who couldn't get her arms free to defend herself. "I've already gotten over the trauma of being seized by one Tentacruel", cried Meowth, "Now this!" "And I thought my Pokemon liked to hurt me!" said James, "I'm not alone in this world after all!" "Clefairy, Clefable, why don't you give them your metronome attacks", said Seymour. "Fairy", "Fable", replied the two cute little Pokemon as they started shaking their bodies while wiggling their fingers back and forth. "Ah, cool, it's the metronome!" smiled Cameron, "I remember having fun with this attack when playing with my Gameboy. You never know what's gonna happen!" Suddenly a huge whirlwind appeared sucking up Tentacruel along with Team Rocket and they started flying out through a big hole above the cave. "It looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again!" shouted all three at once. Everyone cheered from their latest victory, even all the Zubats. Then one Zubat approached Golbat and started to speak to it. Then Golbat flew over to Brock and translated what the Zubat had just said. "What did it say Brock?" asked Misty. "This Zubat wants to become a powerful Golbat like mine", said Brock, "That's why it wants to come with us and train so it can win battles and one day evolve." "Why sure", smiled Misty, "We could use another Pokemon to our team. But who gets to be its trainer?" Zubat smiled and flew to the person it wanted to train with. "You want me to be your master?" smiled Cameron as the Zubat perched itself on his shoulder and smiled, "Zubat!" "Yes", smiled Brock, "Zubat saw how much you cared for your Sandshrew so it decided to pick you as its master." "Well I'm glad to have you aboard Zubat", smiled Cameron as he shook hands with Zubat. Actually he shook fingers and wing with it. * * * * * * Our heroes were now at the bottom of the mountain ready to drive off to bring back reinforcements to help them free Rocketville and get Seymour his Clefairy family and the Moonstones back. When they got to Jenny's van, they found all the vines that disguised it gone. "No wonder why Team Rocket found us", said Jenny. "Maybe next time I'll use poison ivy vines." She was about to step in until she shouted, "OH NO!" "What's wrong Jenny?" asked Seymour. "LOOK!" shouted Jenny as she showed them the four punctured tires. "Vandalizing an offical police van is a federal offense!" shouted an angry Jenny, "I'll see to it that those Rockets fry for this!" Cameron felt relieved that this Officer Jenny was on their side. "I guess this means we'll have to walk all the way to the next town!" sighed Stella. "Well the closest town I know is Cerulean City", said Seymour, "That's where I always go to get my supplies." "That's perfect!" said Jenny now smiling, "My cousin patrols that city. She can lend me another van so we can be on our way." "Cerulean City's your home town Misty", smiled Brock, "And your sisters too. Maybe they can help us defeat the Rockets with their powerful gym trained Pokemon." "Yeah, good idea", whispered Misty who was mad at Brock for bringing that up. She could just imagine all the teasing and put-downs her sisters had saved up for her these past five years. So the gang of six, which now included Seymour, left Mt. Moon and headed for Cerulean City. Cameron had let his new Zubat out of its Pokeball so it could get used to the sunlight. It flew around happily eagerly waiting for the day it would become a Golbat. TO BE CONTINUED AUTHOR'S NOTE: Well it looks like Cameron now has three Pokemon and another human friend added to his team. What lies ahead for our friends as they approach Cerulean City? Stay tuned to find out! ;)